What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Coordinator position at Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis?
Overview
Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Francis Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Responsible for all task-based sterile processing activities.
Responsibilities
- Coordinator functions in all aspects of the sterile processing department and in addition provide oversight in the absence of the supervisor
- Responsible for all activities assigned during their shift, including quality and accuracy of work produced, reports at the end of the shift, and the status of the department.
- Complies with all department specific policies and procedures.
- Identifies and reports supply, equipment, and procedure problems to the sterile processing supervisor or manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Required:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: 1 year in sterile processing.
- Licensure/Certification: BLS. To be certified with IAHCSMM or CBSPD within 6 months.
- Preferred:
- Education:
- Experience: At least 1 year of previous experience in charge/supervisory or management position.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Current certification through internationally recognized organizations such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) or;
- Certification Board for Central Sterile Processing.
Organization Description
Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN.Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center.The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!
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- Coordinator functions in all aspects of the sterile processing department and in addition provide oversight in the absence of the supervisor
- Responsible for all activities assigned during their shift, including quality and accuracy of work produced, reports at the end of the shift, and the status of the department.
- Complies with all department specific policies and procedures.
- Identifies and reports supply, equipment, and procedure problems to the sterile processing supervisor or manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Required:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: 1 year in sterile processing.
- Licensure/Certification: BLS. To be certified with IAHCSMM or CBSPD within 6 months.
- Preferred:
- Education:
- Experience: At least 1 year of previous experience in charge/supervisory or management position.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Current certification through internationally recognized organizations such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) or;
- Certification Board for Central Sterile Processing.